Psychosocial impact and stigma on men who have sex with men due to monkeypox by Rubén Linares-Navarro, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Víctor Onecha-Vallejo, Virginia Fernández-Espinilla, Virginia Fernández-Espinilla, Jose M. Eiros, Jose M. Eiros, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Camino Prada-García, Camino Prada-García, Camino Prada-García

“…To address this gap, we assess discrimination, stigma, and psychosocial impact across social and healthcare settings.MethodsA cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a structured, pilot-tested survey to assess discrimination against MSM in media, family, socio-occupational, and healthcare environments.ResultsAmong 115 MSM surveyed, 81.7% observed discriminatory comments in media, while discrimination was noted in workplaces (41.7%), by family/friends (45.2%), cohabitants (15.7%), and healthcare (34.8%). …”
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A Post-Authorisation Safety Study of a Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine in Pregnant Women and Their Offspring in a Real-World Setting: Generic Protocol for a Target Trial Emulat... by Odette de Bruin, Linda Nab, Jungyeon Choi, Oisin Ryan, Hae-Won Uh, Fariba Ahmadizar, Shahar Shmuel, Heather Rubino, Kitty Bloemenkamp, Cynthia de Luise, Miriam Sturkenboom

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This protocol offers a structured approach to evaluating the safety of RSV vaccines in pregnant women. …”
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Developing a universal precautions approach to stigma reduction in health care: Insights from clinical and non-clinical health workers by Carla Treloar, Louise Maher, Emily Lenton, Gemma Nourse, Adrian Farrugia, Kate Seear, Amy Kirwan, Sophia Schroeder, Caitlin Douglass, Loren Brener, Timothy R Broady, Virginia Wiseman, Mark Stoové, Rob Monaghan, Elena Cama

“…To further develop this approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 health workers in clinical and non-clinical roles in Australia. …”
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Relationship between social capital and medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older people: a cross-sectional study from China by Zixuan Hong, Ying Guo, Wenwen Cao, Chenglin Cao, Zhi Hu, Jing Yan, Ren Chen, Zhongliang Bai

“…Methods Information concerning the socio-demographics, frailty, social capital, and medication adherence of 4218 participants was collected through a structured questionnaire during November and December 2020. …”
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Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Assessment of public awareness and willingness to establish a forensic DNA and odontology national database in Egypt: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Mohammad Moawad, Fatma Mohamed Hassan, Eman D. El Desouky, Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy, Ebtehal Mohammed, Noha E. Ibrahim, Howaida Saeed Mohammed, Basma kamal Ibrahim

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on forensic dental and DNA databases in Egypt from October 2023 to April 2024. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the national DNA and forensic dental databases, and willingness to support a national database. …”
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Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Eman A. Shokr, Hanaa A. Radwan, Doaa Lotfi Afifi Alqersh, Shereen Roushdy Hashem, Ashraf Mohamed El-Saiyed Konsouh, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Hanan E. Nada

“…Four tools were used for data collection: A structured interview questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Body Self-Image Questionnaire-Short Form (BSIQSF), and the Modified Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (MPCOSQ). …”
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EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATION PROTECTION SYSTEMS by A. M. Kadnova

“…The article provides an assessment of the "Complexity" indicator of all typical operations performed by the security administrator during the  Sentinel NT 3.0 ISS operation following the program documentation. Conclusion. The obtained values of the "Complexity" indicator can be used in the formation of a work plan for the operation and maintenance of  protected automated systems, in particular, with the installed information security system, when evaluating the timeliness of the performance of the  listed works, as well as when justifying the structure of the units responsible  for information protection and their quantity.…”
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Crisis of the EU Eastern Policy by I. V. Bolgova

“…The article analyses key misperceptions of the actors involved in the complex of interactions in the region. The structure is complicated by the deepening and widening of Russia-lead Eurasian integration project. …”
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Aspects of the socio‐economic situation of disabled people in Russia by D.V. Nekipelova

“…The key aspects are reflected, including the legal basis for support, accessibility of the environment, education, employment, income level and structure of expenses of households consisting of disabled people. …”
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THE PROBLEMS OF PERFORMANCE MONITORING TO TAKLE THE TASKS OF THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS by Yu. M. Chinyuchin

“…Not least important among the issues of resource and age structure monitoring to be considered is the need to improve the design of aircraft, taking into account preliminary technical and economic feasibility assessment of its modifications in the interests of the operator. …”
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THE SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION by Nikita S. Iskrin, Tatyana A. Chichkanova

“…The systematic approach to activity operations management has become the basis of the proposed program. Practical significance. Developed on the basis of results of research and approved course « Systematic approach in educational institution practice: technologies and management issues» helps get over some thinking and the stereotypes that generate the problems in education system development; promotes understanding of management methods in accordance with principles of systematic thinking; realizes and sets the abilities of interrelations revealing between external and internal processes and phenomena in relation to the system; develops an ability to predict the future systems behaviour and readiness to change structure of system, cohesion between its elements and functions.…”
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Analysis of The Role of Membrane Transport in Abiotic Stress Responses: Implications for Plant Growth and Development by Dian Dwi Lestari, Nia Febrianti, Adnan

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Numerical Simulation for Mechanical Behavior of Asphalt Pavement with Graded Aggregate Base by Dongliang He, Yanhui Cheng

“…The performance of asphalt pavement is determined by the combination of its material properties, road structure, and loading configurations. A DEM numerical simulation study was conducted to determine stress distribution and deformation behavior of asphalt pavement with graded aggregate base under standard traffic loading. …”
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RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE OF BRICS COUNTRIES by ILYA GEORGIEVICH Korotkov, VERA ANDREEVNA Zubenko

“…The efficiency of the new structure depends on theright system of management which will determinate the development of BRICS countries and the openness of GRAIN to the rest of the world. …”
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The Morphological Classification of Galaxy Clusters: Algorithms for Applying the Numerical Criteria by Elena Panko

“…For the detailed study of the inner structure of galaxy clusters, algorithms were developed for detecting various types of regular substructures inside such objects automatically. …”
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A DEMATEL-AISM analysis for the longevity of prefabricated building under low carbon emission by Yu-Xin Wu, Ming-Kun Li, Xin-Yue Gao

“…Decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) and analytic interference structure model (AISM) methodologies are integrated into the modeling process, helping to amplify the clarity of logical interconnections among the factors. …”
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HIV risk perception and associated factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia: implications for PrEP uptake in antenatal and postnatal settings by Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Karen Hampanda, Benjamin H. Chi

“…Study team members administered a structured questionnaire to pregnant and breastfeeding women at the hospital's maternal and child health clinic to get information on socio-demographics, obstetrics and pregnancy history, sexual behavior and HIV risk perception. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Conclusion: Combining NSAIDs with exercise therapy resulted in more significant improvements in pain, grip strength, and ROM than NSAIDs alone, highlighting the added benefits of structured exercise therapy for Lateral epicondylitis. …”
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Communication Between Parents and Young People on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Its Associated Factors in Holeta and Bako Towns, Oromia, West Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectiona... by Tsegaye Benti Muse, Hunduma Dinsa Ayeno, Mulugeta Mekuria Mengistu, Yohannes Bacha Gemechu, Seifadin Ahmed Shallo, Elias Teferi Bala

“…Data were collected using interviewer‐administered structured questionnaires, entered into Epi Data version 4.6, and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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